The proportion of people travelling between London and Glasgow by rail rather than air has reached a record level, according to Virgin Trains.
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Mid-Norfolk Railway gala showcases new sidings
THE Mid-Norfolk Railway’s April 5-7 diesel gala started in glorious sunshine, but the number of passengers was low. Trains ran between Dereham and Wyndham only, but a problem with the signalling installed in connection with
Read moreFormer Alstom factory reduced to rubble at Washwood Heath
DEMOLITION of the former Alstom factory at Washwood Heath began in late-February. The site was previously used by Metro-Cammell, and was where the majority of Virgin ‘Pendolino’ trains were completed. Redevelopment of the site –
Read more‘Pendolino’ painting at halfway mark
THE massive task to repaint Virgin’s fleet of 56 nine- and 11-car Class 390 ‘Pendolino’ EMUs has passed the halfway point at the beginning of November. The work is being carried out at Alstom’s recently
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